Practice Guidelines as Topic

**Definition:** Works about directions or principles presenting current or future rules of policy for assisting health care practitioners in patient care decisions regarding diagnosis, therapy, or related clinical circumstances. The guidelines may be developed by government agencies at any level, institutions, professional societies, governing boards, or by the convening of expert panels. The guidelines form a basis for the evaluation of all aspects of health care and delivery.

**Tree numbers:** - N04.761.700.350.650 - N05.700.350.650

**Synonyms:** - Clinical Guidelines as Topic